Softball Recap: Carterville Takes Down Massac County in a Playoff Battle

Lions

Margin (Wins)

04/28/25 @ Murphysboro	16
04/15/25 vs Murphysboro	15
04/09/25 @ Anna-Jonesboro	12
03/26/25 vs Chester	12
04/23/25 @ Vienna	11

Carterville had already proven themselves in the regular season and they didn't miss a beat now that it's playoff time. Their pitchers stepped up to hand the Massac County Patriots an 8-0 shutout on Wednesday. The result was nothing new for the Lions, who have now won 17 matchups by six runs or more so far this season.

Caidence Phillips was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only one hit while striking out 11 over four innings pitched. She has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in 20 consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going 2-for-4 with two RBI and one double. That's the most hits she has posted since back in April.

In other batting news, Kendall McCalla was excellent, going 1-for-3 with one home run and three RBI. Colbie Bennett was another key player, going 1-for-3 with one triple and one run.

The victory made it two in a row for Carterville and bumps their season record up to 24-4. The wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered a grand total of 0 runs in those games. As for Massac County, their defeat dropped their record down to 10-17.

As of now, neither Carterville nor the Patriots have any future games scheduled.